'Ah, I see it now. That hobbit-lass, Violet, probably went off to see those ruffians on her own. I never thought to warn her properly what might happen, I just figured she'd have the hobbit-sense to head back to Stock with the news so Mat Harfoot, and maybe the Bounders could do something about them.

'The camp of strangers -- brigands and thieves most likely -- is not far to the west of here. Ford the stream at the head of the waterfall.

'It's no good waiting for the Shirriffs to do something now. You'd better hurry out there and look around. I only hope she ain't been harmed!'

Violet Underhill is being held prisoner in a cart.

Violet Underhill, against Farmer Maggot's warning, went to confront a camp of ruffians by herself. Now it is up to you to rescue her.

Objectives

• Free Violet Underhill from the cart

Mat Harfoot can be found in Stock, outside The Golden Perch Inn.

You should return to Stock and inform Mat Harfoot of Violet's release.

Objectives

• Talk to Mat Harfoot